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Description:

Position Summary:

This role leads patient safety and risk management efforts across the Saint Alphonsus Health System (SAHS) including the Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) and Regional Health Ministries (RHMs). The manager oversees daily operations ensures regulatory compliance supports claims processes and fosters a culture of safety and quality throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Oversight:

• Manage daily operations of the Patient Safety and Risk Management departments.

• Approve and monitor annual patient safety and risk management plans for each RHM evaluating progress throughout the fiscal year.

• Provide ongoing support and leadership to patient safety and risk staff at each RHM ensuring consistent implementation of safety initiatives.

Incident Reporting & Analysis:

• Oversee the daily use of the incident reporting system across SAHS to ensure timely follow-up identify trends and drive system-wide learning.

• Track and analyze safety data to identify risks trends and opportunities for improvement.

Culture & Collaboration:

• Foster a culture of safety and risk awareness across SAHS and RHMs through regular meetings collaboration and shared learning.

• Promote open reporting of safety concerns and support continuous learning and improvement.

Event Investigation & Risk Reduction:

• Lead investigations of adverse events and root cause analyses.

• Collaborate with leadership to implement and monitor corrective action plans.

• Coordinate proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.

• Education & Training:

• Develop and deliver training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff on patient safety and risk management.

• Represent SAHS in Trinity Health seminars task forces and improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Policy Development:

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and internal policies including the Safe Medical Device Act.

• Contribute to the development of policies related to loss control patient safety and risk management.

Claims & Insurance Support:

• Assist with claims management and litigation processes.

• Coordinate insurance coverage and support data collection for insurance procurement.

• Serve as the point of contact for malpractice insurance for employed providers.

System Integration & Reporting:

• Align local practices with Trinity Healths Insurance and Risk Management Services (IRMS) and Patient Safety Organization (PSO).

• Report serious events and trends to leadership and ensure confidentiality of peer review processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required (nursing or healthcare-related field preferred); Masters degree preferred.

• Significant experience in healthcare risk management and patient safety required.

• At least 2 years of leadership experience in a large or multi-hospital system preferred.

• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.

• Ability to travel to other system sites as needed.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership communication and analytical skills.

• Deep understanding of healthcare safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines.

• Proactive detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.